GERTRUDE O. PETERSEN

Gertrude O. Petersen, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. She was 100 years of age.

The daughter of the late Mortimer and Eva Osburn, she was born on October 22, 1912 in Middletown, NY.

Gertrude was a secretary for the Cornell Co-operative Extension Service in Middletown and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Middletown.

The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff of the Promenade, Jennie Carlucci and her staff, and a special thank you to Dr. Charles Strober and his staff for the many years of wonderful care given to our mother.

Survivors include her two sons: Arthur A. Petersen and his wife, Lenore of Horton, NY and John O. Petersen and his wife, Rose of Bloomingburg, NY; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, Albert A. Petersen; daughter, Janet McLean and brother, Harold Osburn.

Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the family plot in the Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown Salvation Army, 80 West Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY; to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com